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Jamaal Abdul-Alim

Jamaal Abdul-Alim is a longtime education writer who resides in Washington, D.C. He occasionally teaches journalism and has completed fellowships at the University of Michigan, Columbia University and New America.

The Wild West of Campus AI

As cheating scandals and administrative integration outpace campus guidelines, universities are scrambling to build policies to govern the widespread adoption of AI on campus.

July 30, 2026

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For Students Who’ve Been Homeless, Oregon Program Offers a Path to College

The tuition waiver covers costs left after financial aid, giving eligible young people a chance to build more stable futures.

July 30, 2026

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UDC Steps In for Howard Freshmen Left Scrambling Before Move-In

UDC, SUNY and CUNY are among the institutions creating expedited options for students whose Howard enrollment was disrupted by tuition and documentation issues.

July 29, 2026

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Tuition Incentive Helps Coppin State Expand Its Reach Beyond Maryland

After years of falling enrollment, Coppin State is seeing a sharp rebound fueled by out-of-state recruitment, in-state tuition incentives and stronger student supports.

July 28, 2026

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Ramaswamy Reframes Controversial College Consolidation Proposal

The Republican gubernatorial nominee says his plan targets redundant programs rather than institutions, despite earlier remarks about streamlining Ohio’s public universities.

July 27, 2026

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Leadership & Policy

Education Department Scraps Civil Rights Tool Used to Probe School Discrimination

The department says the change restores Title VI enforcement to intentional discrimination, while advocates argue it removes a key tool for protecting marginalized students.

July 24, 2026

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American Bar Association's diversity stance called 'racist' at Congressional hearing

A House hearing over the ABA’s law school accreditation role became a partisan clash over diversity standards and the future of legal education oversight.

July 22, 2026

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Le Moyne Settlement Highlights Lingering COVID Refund Disputes

More than 2,000 students could be affected by a proposed settlement over fees tied to campus activities, health services and lab access during COVID-era remote instruction.

July 21, 2026

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Race Scholar Says Scrutiny of Prize-Winning Book Is Racially Motivated

As institutions distance themselves from her 2022 book, Kerri K. Greenidge denies fabrication and says criticism of Black women scholars reflects a broader pattern in higher education.

July 15, 2026

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Americans’ Confidence in Colleges Continues Long-Term Slide

A new Gallup-Lumina survey shows faith in higher education has dropped sharply since 2015, especially among Republicans and, more recently, Democrats.

July 14, 2026

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